Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson shared heartbreaking news on social media Thursday afternoon. Wilson announced the passing of his dog, Prince, who was 12 years old. Prince was a Great Dane and overcame cancer twice, Wilson revealed in a statement.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson says Prince, the dog that has been with him since his rookie year, has died. Wilson posted on social media Thursday saying goodbye to his 12-year-old dog.

Just days after Wilson and the Steelers were eliminated from Super Bowl contention, the quarterback and his wife, Ciara, announced that their Great Dane had passed away.

After a run to the playoffs that ended with a one-sided loss to the rival Ravens, Russell Wilson is ready to run it back with the Steelers. The Pittsburgh quarterback addressed his future with media on Monday while cleaning out his locker.

With both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields hitting free agency, the Steelers must decide who gives them the best chance to win in 2025.

Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara said goodbye to their 12-year-old dog on Thursday. Wilson made the announcement on Facebook and said they were saying goodbye to their dog, Prince. Prince had survived cancer two times.

Heaven got a good one! Forever the Prince of Peace. Love you,” he concluded. Speaking to PEOPLE in May 2019 for the Banfield Foundation's Safer Together initiative in an effo

Steelers soon-to-be free agent Russell Wilson and his family are dealing with a heavy loss. Wilson’s dog “Prince” has died at the age of 12.